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Helen Tono Obituary

Helen Tono FRANKLIN - Helen Tono, 88, passed away Feb. 21, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Jersey City, N.J., and was a longtime resident of Manhattan, N.Y. She was a daughter of the late Julius and Felicksa Chiemelewski Tono, and was predeceased by three sisters, Wanda Greene, Adele Roginski, Sophie Tono, and a brother, Joseph Tono. Helen was a member of Holy Catholic Church of New York City and attended St. Jude's Catholic Church in Franklin. She is survived by her niece, Michele Tono Harshall and husband Bryan of Franklin. Helen was a graduate of the New York University School of Journalism and served as editor of Redbook, Women's Day, and Better Homes and Gardens. She wrote a sex advice column for Playboy Magazine, was a freelance proof-reader, and authored 48 books on astrology. She donated her services to the Actor's Guild of New York, ASPCA in New York, The Big Apple Circus, Ballet Society of New York, and the Hudson Senior Guild. A celebration of Helen's life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Michele and Bryan's residence, 724 Clay St., Franklin, VA 23851. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a no-kill animal shelter, such as the Norfolk SPCA, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23504. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 23, 2011.

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Sidney Dodson

February 23, 2011

Michele and Bryan, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember Mama and Miss Helen sitting under the tree in the backyard just visiting and laughing- a warm memory! Miss Helen lived a wonderful and full life, and has a whole new life ahead of her. Keep her memories alive in your hearts, as no one can take your memories away from you.
Love, Sidney Dodson

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